The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.
With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.
The company's focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.
The Continuous Improvement Supervisor reports to the Site TPM Manager and is a member of the Site's TPM team. The Continuous Improvement Supervisor coordinates the integration & implementation of focused improvement efforts for the site as well as provides ownership and support of sites data integrity, visibility, and automation. Responsible for all outcomes related to the techniques, processes, and systems in an area and supports the Area Own and Maintenance. Owns processes for Centerlines (CL), Clean, Lubricate and Inspection points (CILs), and Rapid Changeovers (RCO).
Individual Responsibilities (Processes/Tasks):
Operation Excellence
Define standard processes for managing centerlines (CL) CILs and ensure that processes are executed properly
Create and execute on standard processes for rapid changeovers (RCO)
Prepare and organize OPL and SOP changes
Work with production planners to optimize production schedule
Calibrate centerlines
Communications
Share best practices with other Process Leads
Communicate any procedural issues with suppliers
Continuous Improvement
Support large/small scale projects/modifications in area including machine parts design
Continuously improve standards and processes related to CL, CILs and RCO
Utilize centerlines and CILs to troubleshoot and ensure correct base condition
Train and coach operators on best practices for Centerlining, CILs and RCO
Perform health check audits to ensure plan and activities are on track.
Participate in department reviews and activities to ensure that work is properly integrated, and that progress is on track.
Coach teams through implementation of tools that build effective performance teams.
Data
Coordinate with software SME's to Support/lead data collection, visualization and automation initiatives
Provide support and training when deploying new tools and updates related to software or KPI tracking.
Key Cooperation Requirements:
You to Others
Collaborate with the other members of the Line Centric Team (LCT) in the implementation and improvement of DMS elements
Share best practices with other Process Leads
Support operators so that they can own processes Support engineers and project leaders on projects
Work with pillar owners to drive maturity for DMS's
Others to You
Receive production schedule from production planners and collaborate on any changes
Transparency & accountability from production operators
Support from other members of LCT
Support from Area Supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
Engineering or related technical or Business degree preferred
Experience:
5+ years manufacturing experience or related field in a consumer product manufacturing environment
TPM or lean manufacturing experience preferred
Data analysis and automation preferred
PowerBI, Tableau, Zarpac, SQL etc.
Knowledge and Skill Requirement:
Candidate must model Tropicana Brands Group Leadership values, have a desire to change through innovation/engagement and have a strong commitment to make a difference through performance teams that drive for great results.
Excellent facilitation and people skills.
Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization.
Coaches and develops other employees to achieve superior performance and enhance personal growth and development.
Embodies key principles in daily operations:
Maintain self-esteem, listen, and respond with empathy, ask for help, and encourage involvement, share thoughts, feelings and rationale, provide support without removing responsibility.
Sets priorities and uses resources effectively to accomplish goals.
Maintains a solid, effective working relationship with the local union.
Ability to flex schedule to accommodate production needs (some weekends will be required)
Leads cost reduction/cost control initiatives.
Assumes other responsibilities and performs special functions as may be assigned by the TPM Manager.
TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance . In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.
TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.
